Description
Experience the magic of an Irresistible Pistachio Cheesecake Topping. This dessert features a creamy, rich filling with crunchy pistachios and a sweet topping, perfect for any occasion. Its delightful nutty flavor and velvety texture create a dreamy treat that will impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup crushed graham crackers
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup finely chopped pistachios
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup chopped pistachios for topping
- 2 tablespoons chopped pistachios for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a small bowl, combine crushed graham crackers and melted butter. Press evenly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Fold in 1/2 cup finely chopped pistachios.
- Pour the filling over the graham cracker crust.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is almost set.
- Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door ajar for 1 hour.
- Remove from oven and let cool completely on a wire rack.
- In a small bowl, whip heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Spread the whipped cream topping over the cooled cheesecake.
- Sprinkle with 1/4 cup chopped pistachios for topping and 2 tablespoons for garnish.
- Chill for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- For an extra nutty flavor, toast the finely chopped pistachios before adding them to the filling.
- Ensure your cream cheese is at room temperature for a smoother filling.
- This Irresistible Pistachio Cheesecake Topping is best served chilled.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 80mg